I was recently on a call with the Banner Alzheimer’s Institute to learn more about Alzheimer’s Disease. Here are some startling statistics and facts.
- Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and is not a normal part of aging
- Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Alzheimer’s: only one of top 10 causes of death that cannot be prevented or cured
- 5.4 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s. Someone is diagnosed every 6.9 seconds
- 1 in 8 Americans over age 65—nearly 1 in 2 Americans over age 85 currently diag with Alz.
Alzheimer’s vs. normal aging – https://www.banneralz.org/physicians-plus-referrals/symptoms-plus-diagnosis.aspx
Alzheimer’s is a TYPE of Dementia.
Alzheimer’s vs. dementia, and prevention – https://banneralz.org/patients-plus-family/alzheimer’s-what-you-need-to-know.aspx
Check out my full post where you can also sign up for the registry here: https://thecinnamonhollow.com/world-alzheimers-month-and-the-alzheimers-prevention-registry/
Tweetable Tidbits:
- Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and is not a normal part of aging
- Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the U.S.
- Alzheimer’s: only one of top 10 causes of death that cannot be prevented or cured
- 5.4 million Americans are affected by Alzheimer’s. Someone is diagnosed every 6.9 seconds
- 1 in 8 Americans over age 65—nearly 1 in 2 Americans over age 85 currently diag with Alz.